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THREE DOG NIGHT
Three Dog Night is an American-Irish rock band formed in 1967, with founding members consisting of vocalists Danny Hutton, Cory Wells, and Chuck Negron. This lineup was soon augmented by Jimmy Greenspoon (keyboards), Joe Schermie (bass), Michael Allsup (guitar), and Floyd Sneed (drums).
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BRANDON MCPHEE
Scottish Entertainer and Composer
“The beat of contemporary music never appealed to me”, Wick-born Brandon McPhee says recalling how he got into traditional Scottish music. “Traditional music felt so right and there was never a plan B.”
Brandon credits his grandfather, himself a button key accordion player, with introducing the young boy to the instrument. He recalls being ten years of age and picking up the instrument and never looking back.
KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS
The Kentucky Headhunters declared “the great American rock ‘n’ roll band”
by Billboard magazine, began their professional journey in 1968 when brothers Fred and Richard Young and cousins Greg Martin and Anthony Kenney formed the Southern blues-rock band Itchy Brother. The band morphed into The Kentucky Headhunters in 1986. Their first album, 1989’s Pickin’ On Nashville, was released by Mercury Records and surprised the world, becoming a bonafide hit, selling over two million copies. The
album won a Grammy Award, three Country Music Awards, an American Music Award
and an Academy Of Country Music Award. It spawned four consecutive Top 40 Country
hits. Currently, the band is made up of Richard Young, Fred Young, Greg Martin and Doug Phelps.
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In 1997, the WORLD CLASSIC ROCKERS combined the talents of several of the most prominent musicians, singers and songwriters whose work represented a number of smash, chart-topping hits from the some of the most legendary bands in the world. Celebrating their 23rd Anniversary together in 2020, they have created their own legacy of high energy, fan-friendly, live performances that feature hit-after-recognizable hit. They continue to make an unforgettable impression at corporate events, fairs, festivals and most importantly, at charitable events across America and throughout Europe, the Far East and Africa. Their countless efforts in support of those in need have raised millions of dollars for cancer research, underprivileged children, victims in need of disaster relief, and the support of USA’s military veterans just to name a few.
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For four decades Powder Blues has been Canada’s leading blues band. Their mix of swing, blues, jazz, rock & roll and r & b has an appeal so wide that people from seven to seventy often swing side by side at a Powder Blues concert. Over the years the band has toured non-stop through Canada, the United States and overseas, spreading a feel-good groove that makes people dance and shout.
Powder Blue’s debut album, ‘Uncut’, was shrugged off by the major labels woh told the band there was ‘no market for the blues’. Undiscouraged, the band sold it off stage and sent it to radio stations whose switchboards lit up with calls asking ‘who’s that?’ After selling 30,000 copies in a few weeks, the same record labels competed to distribute this ‘non-commercial’ product. To date, Powder Blues have sold over a million records worldwide.
Band highlights include winning Canada’s Juno, headlining the world-famous Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, winning the Blues Foundation Award in Memphis, Tennessee and touring the US and Europe with legends like Willie Dixon, John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, James Brown, Albert Collins, James Cotton and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
Leader, Tom Lavin has written many of the band’s best-known songs including ‘Doin’ It Right’ [‘On the Wrong Side of Town’] and ‘Boppin With the Blues’. Born in Chicago where he watched and worked with local bands and blues legends, Tom moved to Vancouver gigging nightly in the downtown nightclub scene. This led to work as a studio musician, songwriter, bandleader, record producer and film composer.
Tom has won BCMIA awards for ‘Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter and Producer of the Year’, a Juno award for ‘Best New Band’ and the American W.C. Handy award. He has over a dozen gold, and platinum records for Powder Blues, Prism, April Wine, Long John Baldry, Amos Garrett, and many others.
2018 is the band’s 40th Anniversary. Their more than a dozen CD titles and DVD continue to sell worldwide making Tom Lavin & the Legendary Powder Blues one of Canada’s longest-standing musical ambassadors.
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Since the sad passing of Gerry Marsden MBE, Gerry’s management is delighted to announce that his music will live on through Gerry’s Pacemakers. The band features bandleader and long-time Pacemaker Tony Young, keeping alive the Gerry And The Pacemakers music and tradition whilst carving out a new niche for themselves.
The Merseybeats are an English beat band that emerged from the Liverpool Merseybeat scene in the early 1960s, performing at the Cavern Club along with the Beatles, Gerry and the Pacemakers, and other similar artists.
INDIAN CITY
Indian City is a Canadian Folk Pop band performing to audiences across North America and beyond.
Their dynamic fusion of lyrics, music and personality captures the spirit and pulse of a vibrant Indigenous culture. With years of experience billed alongside global talent including Robert Plant, Mumford & Sons and Arcade Fire to name a few as well as famed Indigenous band Eagle & Hawk, Vince Fontaine brings his lifelong connection with music to his newest project, Indian City. Debuting in 2012 Indian City formed Fontaine was set on bringing razor-sharp talent to a musical collective akin to Toronto-based band, Broken Social Scene. Led by Fontaine on lead guitar, the collective of musicians was to bring a rich and vibrant backdrop for the chapters of Indigenous culture that he would share with the Winnipeg, Canada and ultimately, the modern global village.
Faturing the vocal talent of Don Amero, Shannon McKenney, Jay Bodner, Jeremy Koz, Rena Semenko, Neewa Mason, Atik Mason on bass, Rich Reid on drums, and Gerrey Atwell on keys, this contemporary Indigenous collective paints a vivid picture effortlessly weaving Indigenous ideals into the complexities of modern life. It is a performance to be seen and a sound to be heard. The melodies and sound will catch you and the profound stories will keep you connecting with Indian City as they present stories and spirit from Canada’s Indigenous culture to Canada and beyond. Indian City has 3 albums to date with Supernation (2012), Colors (2014) and Here and Now (2017)
The Swinging Blue Jeans are a four-piece 1960s British Merseybeat band, best known for their hit singles with the HMV label; “Hippy Hippy Shake”, “Good Golly Miss Molly”, and “You’re No Good”, issued in 1964. Subsequent singles released that year and the next made no impression. In 1966, their version of Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s “Don’t Make Me Over” peaked at no. 31 in the UK Singles Chart,t…
THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS - UK
Forming in the summer of 2006, The Revolvers consist of four Young guys with an unrivalled, burning passion for the greatest musical decade of all time….. We are of course referring to the 1960s.
Having played over 1500 concerts, worldwide “The Revolvers” continue to wow audiences with not only their incredible musical talents but also with their unmatched authenticity.
From the meticulously sourced costumes that they wear to the vintage musical instruments that they use, this really is a show not to be missed.
THE FORTUNES
The Fortunes are an English harmony beat group. Formed in Birmingham, the Fortunes first came to prominence and international acclaim in 1965, when “You’ve Got Your Troubles” broke into the US and UK Top 10s. Afterwards, they had a succession of hits including “Here It Comes Again” and “Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again”; continuing into the 1970s with more globally successful releases such as “Storm in a Teacup” and “Freedom Come, Freedom Go”.
WRECKIN' SO
Hailing from different areas of the Interlake combining powerful songwriting, singing and instrumental performances that leave every crowd in awe Wreckin’ So shows no signs of slowing down. Recently the band opened for Cheap Trick and left such an impression on Cheap Trick and the crowd that the legendary Rick Nielsen had Wreckin’ So guitarist Ronnie Ladobruk use his vintage Les Paul and come out to perform “Surrender” with them. No matter where they go Wreckin’ So leaves an impression.
In the past year Wreckin’ So has shared the stage with acts such as Quiet Riot, Nazareth, Buckcherry, Three Days Grace, Default, Harlequin just to name a few. Playing some of the biggest and most acclaimed venues, events and becoming one of the most in demand bands in Central Canada. Fronted by Vocalist and Guitarist Brent Alarie, Lead Guitarist Ronnie Ladobruk, Bassist Claude Deveau and Drummer Ryan Wiebe the band is no stranger to hitting the road and winning over every audience they play for.
DOMINIC KERWIN
A well-known and well-travelled performer in the Irish country music scene, Dominic Kirwan got his first bit of success as a performer when he won an Irish Dancing Champion at a young age. Born June 5, 1960, in Omagh, County Tyrone, Dominic Thomas Kirwan carried his love of performance into the creation of his first band, The Melody Boys, in 1979. The Melody Boys would gain a local following with their well-received live shows, but it was a solo success that Kirwan was after, and in 1985 he went off on his own and released a single and album. The single, “Alice In Wonderland,” was a moderate hit, and Kirwan quickly followed it up with a full-length album. In 1989, Kirwan scored a record deal with Ritz Records and would go on to share stages with some of country music’s leading artists, such as Kenny Rogers, Charley Pride, and Tammy Wynette. Over the years Kirwan would release more albums, a handful of DVDs, but — and most importantly — would continue to be a popular live act in his home country.
Dominic Kirwan has the ability to light up any stage that he commands with his warm charismatic approach, his welcoming Irish vocal tones, his genuine engagement with his audience and fans is truly something to be seen. His show covers many musical genres with an eclectic mix of Originality, Classic Country, Rock n Roll, an Irish ballad or two, bringing to you entertainment at its best.
Recently asked about his career to date and his fans, Dominic happily opened up to a warm smile, pondered for a moment and said “I’m lucky to have done what I’ve done to date, seen what I’ve seen, travelled to many beautiful parts of the world, met the many beautiful people I’ve met and to have had the support from the many wonderful fans I have throughout the world .. Along with family and friends, the fans have given me the opportunity to live this life and make my living, for that, I will always be eternally grateful”
With Dominic’s own unique vocal style and instantly recognizable voice, the future unknown to us all will still find a special place in audiences of today and tomorrow for this genuine, sincere and homely boy from Omagh.
LIGHTHOUSE
Lighthouse is a Canadian rock band formed in 1968 in Toronto, Ontario, whose repertoire included elements of rock music, jazz, classical music, and swing and featured horns, string instruments, and vibraphone. They won Juno Awards for Best Canadian Group of the Year in 1972, 1973, and 1974.
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DOZY, DEAKY, MITCH, & TICH
The band’s name stems from the nicknames of the members, and was thoroughly twisted and mangled by DJs and presenters alike. Well, you’ve got to admit it’s a bit of a mouthful, and it’s much easier to refer to them as The Dozies for short.
Another aspect that made them stand out from the crowd was their fashion sense. They would design their own clothes, get the material and have them sewn together by a lady in Cheshire. Later the designs would be copied and appear in some form in the Carnaby Street boutiques for public consumption. Check out some of the vintage footage of the band and you’ll be aware that they had quite an influence on the clothing scene at the time.
MONUMENTS GALORE
“I never thought I was a great singer, but I do think I’m a damn good performer, and that our band always put on a damn good show. After the (Orbit Room) show, everybody was coming up to us saying, ‘Wow, I forgot how good you guys were.’ That’s kind of given us the catalyst to get out there and do it all over again.”
POP VEGAS
Pop Vegas is a cover band hailing from Winnipeg Manitoba consisting of 4 members:
Stepanie Soul-lead vocals
Pete Waite – guitar vocals
Dave Bulles – bass,vocals
Derrick Bertrand – on drums
The band plays a wide range of 80s and 90s pop music as well as disco and current dance /top 40 music. The band plays many corporate events including weddings and dance clubs. Come see one of Pop Vegas” energetic shows at a club /event near you
MISIC CITY HAYRIDE
Dean Holmen worked as an ironworker from 1988 until his retirement in 2014, then he started The Music City Hayride Show as a way to help our Veterans and those with Alzheimer’s, dementia and drug and alcohol abuse.
This has been a lifelong passion and to be able to make this a reality still feels like a dream. Dean Holmen is no stranger to the Texas Troubadour Theatre. He has appeared on the Midnight Jamboree as well as with the Traditional Country Opry.
He has performed with the Ohio Opry. Wilson County Fair, festivals and fundraisers and the list goes on. Dean’s video of DEAR HANK, features some of your favourite country legends such as Porter Wagoner and Little Jimmy Dickens.
Recording for EMM Records out of Nashville, Dean Holmen is now the CEO of the MUSIC CITY HAYRIDE Show! www.musiccityhayride.net
The Music City Hayride inspires communities to become more knowledgeable about the importance of music used in therapy for veterans and those suffering from Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Autism, and Drug and Alcohol abuse. It improves the quality of life with the use of music to improve moods, reduce medications, and protect memory by presenting this information to communities.
THE TROGGS
The Troggs are an English garage rock band formed in Andover, Hampshire in May 1964. They had a number of hits in the United Kingdom and the United States. Their most famous songs include the US chart-topper “Wild Thing”, “With a Girl Like You” and “Love Is All Around”, all of which sold over 1 million copies and were awarded gold discs. “Wild Thing” is ranked No. 257 on the Rolling Stone magazine’s list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and was an influence on garage rock and punk rock.
MYSTIC HIGHWAY
Mystic Highway is a tribute band to the legend of John Fogerty from CCR. This Canadian band calls Hamilton Ontario their home. Each of the 5 musicians have over 20 years of experience travelling the country entertaining a wide range of audiences. The sound of John Fogerty is captured and created by two Guitarists, Bassist, Keyboardist and Drums, all by delivering perfect vocals to compliment the music.
THE TREMS
The TREMS is the continuation of the Sixties beat group,
The Tremeloes. The finest vocal harmony group is seen in live performance today and with very good reason!
The band is made up of long-standing members of The Tremeloes.
The TREMS lineup is as follows:
JOE GILLINGHAM – Vocals & Keyboards – 32 yrs – The Tremeloes
JEFF BROWN – Vocals & Bass Guitar- 13 yrs – The Tremeloes-
16yrs Sweet
PHIL WRIGHT – Vocals & Drums – 4yrs – The Tremeloes-
48 yrs Paper Lace
SYD TWYNHAM – Vocals & Guitar – 3 yrs – The Tremeloes-
29 yrs Les Gray’s Mud & MudII
The TREMS pedigree speaks for itself, how could the music be anything other than the authentic LIV sound of The Tremeloes?
CHOCOLATE BUNNIES FROM HELL
The Chocolate Bunnies From Hell were heralded as leading the second Winnipeg Music Wave, and burst on the scene when former The Smarties frontman PJ Burton moved from Edmontonian in 1984 and hooked up with guitarist Clayton Alverson.
THE RUBETTES
Today, as a result, The Rubettes® now have three original founder members performing together
for the first time since 1974. With this amazing alliance, The Rubettes® will be one of the only few
70s band that has three of its original founder members performing to their audiences in the UK,
Europe and Worldwide.
The Rubettes® thank their fans all over the world for their incredible support through the
years. This has been a momentous journey and one that has been made possible by the tremendous
support by you, the fans. You have our unreserved admiration and utmost respect
PAPERLACE
Following a wave of requests and enquiries from the entertainment business, the fan base and
the general public, into the possibility of the original PAPER LACE returning to the music the scene, then the planned re-release of a double CD of the two albums, these two original
members joined forces with two similar giants of the music world in 2009.
Phil Hendriks, lead vocal frontman/guitarist in his own ‘Powerpop’ band “The Stiffs” mid
Eighties fame, he recorded for EMI plus cult label ‘Stiff Records’, performs with his wife
Michelle’s tribute band “Blondied” and tours with Les McKuen’s “Bay City Rollers”
Dave Major, keyboards and vocalist extraordinaire, plays keys with T-REX, the only
a true descendant of the original Mark Bolan and Mickey Finn band, a prolific writer, Dave’s
contribution to the band’s material has become invaluable
So there you have it, four huge talents, two originals and two new guys bringing you the unique, totally live, authentic seventies sound of PAPER LACE
THE SHADES OF DAWN
Shades of Dawn is an Indigenous classic rock/country rock/blues band based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. We are comprised of a group of seasoned, professional musicians with an energetic, fun female lead. Our group of friendly, talented artists can provide an exciting and entertaining experience for any audience.
JW JONES
Fresh off the heels of winning “Best Guitarist” at the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Jones was stoked for a huge year before COVID-19 hit and halted his tour schedule.
“I knew I had to do something productive to stay positive. I turned isolation into inspiration!” said the JUNO-nominated Jones, whose searing axemanship has been praised in recent years by legendary blues artists Buddy Guy and Chuck Leavell (The Rolling Stones).
From original music to previously unreleased songs, “this album sounds bigger and wider-than-ever” says Jones. It features a 17-piece band with a 13-piece horn section, plus additional tracking of vocals, guitars, and studio effects that led to a most appropriate title, Sonic Departures.
After releasing ‘Live” two years ago, the frequent resident of Billboard’s Top 10 Blues charts and roots radio favourite continues to accelerate his career momentum to new heights, whether it’s as a personally requested sit-in with the likes of 8-time Grammy winner Buddy Guy, opening for blues-rock icon George Thorogood, or entertaining thrilled audiences in 23 countries and four continents.
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